First Love Illustrated comic books issue 40

Cover pencils by Warren Kremer, inks by Al Avison. "Prisoner of Passion," art by Bill Draut; Noras immigrant father insists she date brutish steel plant foreman Rusk, although she prefers newcomer Cam; Rusk threatens Noras father, brothers, and Cam with harm unless she breaks up with Cam. "Chance of a Lifetime" text story. "Second Date-Bait!" one-page story, art by Bob Powell. "The Barrier," pencils by Manny Stallman, inks by John Giunta; Renees fiancé Dan is killed in an airplane crash on his way home from Korea; Renee gets an office job but withdraws from social activities until her friend Peg insists that she attend a party; Renee meets Air Corps officer Alan, Pegs cousin, and they fall in love. "Trial by Fire," art by Bob Powell; After graduating from college, Carrie intends to marry Hurd but learns he had an affair while she was away; Carrie decides to visit her uncles ranch to "think things through"; She is courted by ranch foreman Wade and responds to his advances but upon reflection decides Hurd is the man for her. "Love's Decision" text story. Advice to readers from Nancy Powers. "Love Was My Sin," art by John Prentice; Frances is released from reform school after serving 4 years for theft; Her boyfriend Lou had asked her to steal, but denied everything when she was caught; Frances takes a factory job but cynically refuses to date anyone, until she meets new worker Johnny; She tries to resist but eventually they fall in love. 36 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.